Louise Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Don't forget its Burns night tonight and someone has even posted the full Scottish and English versions of 'To a Haggis' over on River Cottage if you want to do the whole Burns Supper thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah Louise it's great I get to have my birthday on this day, ought to live in scotland to have everyone to celebrate with BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 The kids are going on the annual Haggis Hunt with my parents after school, hope they bag a big one this year as Caity ate tons last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Excellent Shona I only have a little one who was plucked from the freezer rather than the wild You are welcome to come to tea if you want Buffie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 someone has even posted the full Scottish and English versions of 'To a Haggis' over on River Cottage Hi Louise - can you tell me where on River Cottage to find it - or put a link. I have to perform at a Burns night on Saturday and am looking for any ideas that don't involve a scottish accent - acting is not my strong point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 http://forum.rivercottage.net/viewtopic.php?t=13677 Hopefully that will take you straight to it Annie. Are you doing the poem or are you replying to the toast to the lassies??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehallfamily Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Happy Birthday Buffie! Its mine too today and my Grans!! We always have a haggis, though the kids are less than enthusiastic! Sainsburys had two for £2 so we are trying a veggie one! I would love to go to Scotland for my birthday ..maybe next year as it is the big 40! Anyway according to my Mum she had a Scottish Midewife (in deepest darkest Lincolnshire!) and she was all set to deliver a wee laddie for Burns Night... but they got me! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 SNAP Louise .. I was going to post re. Burns Night too .. you beat me to it. . We are having Haggis, Neeps and Tatties for dinner, and a toast with some wine ( I hate Whiskey ). Have just finished preparing the veg, and the timorous Beast is awaiting the pot, in the fridge as I type (all the way from AUCHTERARDER ). Another good site ... www.rabbie-burns.com Happy Haggis eating .....and Happy Birthday to all who have today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I've only had haggis once, and won't be having it tonight as I forgot all about Burns night - I'm holding out my hand for you all to slap. Hope you all enjoy your haggis' and birthdays. Can you extend the invite to me to Louise - would love some authentic stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 We have 2 Hagissis (Haggi???) for tonight,along with tatties & neeps And maybe a wee dram too. I love all there celebrations - whens Chinese New year, or have I missed it already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks Louise - have found it and copied it. Sarah Jo's site is also useful. The invitation for the evening said - "Yae'll hae tae learn a wee bit o' a Burns' poem or sang, as yea'll be askit tae dae yer paert" Help - any suggestions - bearing in mind I couldn't do a scottish accent to save my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 (edited) er.....good luck is about all I can offer you Annie!! Edited January 25, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Annie ... the best way to read Burns is "as it is written" don't try and decipher it, or you will totally scupper youself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Good advice there Sarah I used to do a great 'To a mouse' Wee Sleekit (something) timorous beastie auch what a panics in thy breastie or something like that That definitely is my favourite and quite a short one as well I won't be having neeps as I can't bear them and no whisky but I do have a rather nice Orkney Gin to wash it down just not too much on a school night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Meant to say yes Gina the more the merrier hic My haggis has come all the way from......................Loanhead which is down the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Oh! No! - that means it's my BIL's birthday - and I've forgotten again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 [quote="SarahJo Another good site ... www.rabbie-burns.com Thanks Sarah Jo Natalie came home from school with Rabbie Burns homework. We found all the answers on the site and she chose a poem to read out in class tomorrow. Had Haggis at work for lunch today, Natalie had Haggis at school. OH and Jack hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Glad to be of service . I had Haggis for the 1st time, when I moved to Scotland (age 11) and unfortunately, had a horrible greasy thing . I now like Haggis ... and get a really good one sent with my pre-christmas order of Butcher goodies, from Auchterarder (Perthshire). Ben and Joe like the Tatties .... and we will see if they like Haggis, as a wee taster. They have football after school and Graham has taken them to McDonalds (ok ...... its only once a month, or less ... I am still a good Mummy!!!!!!!) . Whats Orkney Gin Louise ... can you liken the taste to something I may have had May have to get some ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 It is made by a company called Blackwoods I think you can get it in Sainsburys it is a little more expensive than standard gin but not extortionately so I think it was 13.99 for 70cl. I tried it for the first time last summer they had a stand at the highland show it is very smooth and it can be drunk without a mixer almsot a lemony taste to it. They make a vodka as well but I am not keen on vodka so I didn't try that one I was working as well didn't want to get sozzled If you like gin definately try it having said that I was so tired last night I just couldn't face gin so i had my haggis and tatties and beans with a couple of glasses of wine followed by bed Hope all of you that did the burns night thing had a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 having said that I was so tired last night I just couldn't face gin so i had my haggis and tatties and beans with a couple of glasses of wine followed by bed ..... same here Louise, the football was on so bed was a better option for me too. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 having said that I was so tired last night I just couldn't face gin so i had my haggis and tatties and beans with a couple of glasses of wine followed by bed Beans, Louise?? BEANS?????!!!!! Where was the neeps???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Sorry Shona but I can't bear them They are okay hidden in soups and stews but not on their own My mun even used to sneakily mix them mashed in with potatoes and I can't eat that either They are fine eaten raw but once cooked they have a very distinctive taste that I just can't get used to Am I barred from the forum now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hang your head in shame, young lady!! Beans with haggis is worse than not liking chocolate......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 I don't like chocolate either Shona *packs bags and heads for door to forum and border with England* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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